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Why Do NYC Buildings Have Wooden Water Towers on the Roof?

New York City buildings have wooden water towers on their roofs because the city’s street-level water pressure is not always strong enough to reach the upper floors. In a traditional system, a pump lifts water to a tank above the apartments. When someone turns on a faucet or takes a shower, gravity sends that stored water back down through the building’s pipes. The rooftop tank is there to provide a dependable source of water and pressure, not to decorate the skyline.

New York, NY · 2d
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New York Post

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Centuries-old loot linked to ‘King of the Pirates’ discovered — with a shocking NYC connection

A newly unearthed treasure trove of pirate history has now been found to have New York roots. A peaceful Rhode Island fruit orchard was secretly hiding a centuries-old piece of history — until amateur treasure hunter James Bailey unexpectedly struck gold. Bailey isn’t a professional historian, but he has an uncanny knack for unearthing the past. Sweeping his metal detector across the dirt, he picked up a signal that led to a rare coin tied to a famous New Yorker — and a legendary pirate. The artifact turned out to be a 17th-century Arabian coin once pocketed by English pirate Captain Henry Every, who famously escaped to the American colonies after pulling off a brutal high-seas heist in the Red Sea. James Bailey discovered a centuries-old coin thought to be loot from the “King of the Pirates.” The Trustees of the British Museum Bailey told the Associated Press he was stunned when he dug out the dime-sized silver coin stamped with Arabic lettering. He believes it was minted in Yemen in 1693 before Captain Every carried it across the Atlantic. The bizarre and hilarious chaos on cruise ships exposed — including pirates, pot, and polar bears Every cemented his status

New York, NY · 1d

Chowhound

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The Fiber-Rich Vegetable That Once Started A War Between Farmers And The Mafia

Organized crime set its sights on this unique vegetable loaded with fiber, leading to a long and violent conflict with the farmers who grew it.

New York, NY · 2d

WausauPilot

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Why do farts smell so bad? A microbiologist explains the odors brewing in your gut

Brenda A. Wilson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why do farts smell so bad? – Daisy, age 7, New York, New York. A...

New York, NY · 1d

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Veterans Day 2026: Three days of ceremonies planned in Greater Morristown, Nov. 10-12

Veterans Day in Greater Morristown starts early with flag-raising ceremonies on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, hosted by Atlantic Health. Participants will gather at 9:30 am at 475 South St. in Morristown, near the flagpole at the first building on the left. A second ceremony is planned for approximately 11 am outside Morristown Medical Center. Bus transportation will be provided between locations.

Morristown, NJ · 1d

takingthekids.com

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This New York Town Was Settled By German Families In 1710 And Still Carries Their Name

How does a three-century story still feel this alive?. A group of German refugees arrived on the Hudson River in 1710 with one strange job: make tar for the British Royal Navy. The plan flopped within two years. The families stayed anyway. They came from the Palatinate region of southwest...

New York, NY · 1d

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The 10 New York Used Bookstores Where An Hour Of Browsing Turns Into An Afternoon

Rare first editions sit inside an old bank vault at one bookstore, right where stacks of cash once lived. Swapping money for stories might be the smartest trade that building ever made, and I adore the whole idea. The person who started that shop even helped arrange the sale of...

New York, NY · 2d

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Macy's Unveils New Balloons For 100th Thanksgiving Parade

The holiday season is taking shape in New York City as preparations for Macy’s 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade are underway. On Saturday (November 7), workers unveiled and tested new character balloons, including seven giant new additions, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Among the new balloons is Snoopy’s alter ego, Joe Cool, who will be sporting oversized sunglasses and a red sweater. The beloved Bluey, from the animated preschool TV series, will also make an appearance, donning a gold crown inspired by Christmas crackers.

New York, NY · 2d

WOMI Owensboro

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Johnny Depp and Don Mattingly Were Watching Me Eat Pizza in NYC 🍕

I flew to NYC for my birthday and ended up sharing a pizza lunch with two famous guys from my hometown. What are the odds? 🍕

New York, NY · 1d

Country Herald

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New Jersey Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Newark-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to enter the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

New Jersey · 1d

Home News Tribune | My Central Jersey

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Somerville library controversy takes another twist

SOMERVILLE - The Somerset County Library System is pushing back on a claim by Mayor Brian Gallagher that it engaged in a "false narrative" about the closing of the Somerville branch. In a statement, the Library System said it had "prioritized transparent and direct communication" throughout the process and had created a webpage to keep residents informed about the situation. The Library System also said that the decision to close the facility on West End Avenue next to Borough Hall on July 31 was "not driven solely by environmental health concerns" but also because it was "functionally inadequate for delivering services" since the closing of the lower level in August 2025. "The situation extends well beyond the presence or remediation of mold," according to the statement. "I'm not going to get into a verbal contest with them," Gallagher said, adding he was looking forward to "re-engaging" with Library System officials after Nov. 30. "We believe that building should be ready for reoccupation shortly," Gallagher said at the Nov. 2 Borough Council meeting, adding, "not that there was anything wrong with it to begin with." Earlier: Somerville library could reopen soon after months-long closure Peter Bromberg is retiring as executive director

Somerville, NJ · 1d

Main Line Media News

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Zoren: Vicki Lawrence bringing ‘Mama’ to George Street Playhouse

Vicki Lawrence was age 24 when she first the floral print dress and appeared as Thelma Harper for what would become a serial sketch on “The Carol Burnett Show.”. Lawrence and her “Mama” costume also reigned for seven seasons, on NBC and in syndication on the series, “Mama’s Family,” as popular now in MeTV reruns as it was when it first aired in the ’80s.

New Brunswick, NJ · 1d

WHYY

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At Atlantic City’s MudGirls Studios, Dorrie Papademetriou gives women a fresh start through clay and employment

Six years ago, Eleanor was in recovery from addiction and looking for stability when she found MudGirls Studios in Atlantic City. Dorrie Papademetriou gave her a chance. “Dorrie actually gave me my first job getting back on my feet,” Eleanor said. Eventually, Eleanor needed full-time employment and moved on....

Atlantic City, NJ · 18h

njurbannews.com

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Talia Young Is Reimagining Newark Symphony Hall as a Hub for Black Creativity

At the helm of Newark Symphony Hall, President and CEO Talia L. Young is redefining New Jersey’s premier Black-led arts institution. Blending sharp expertise in public policy and economic equity with a bold creative vision, Young leads both high-impact, diaspora-centered programming and a multi-million-dollar restoration of the historic 1920s landmark. Her mission: transform the iconic venue into an accessible engine for cultural preservation, local artist empowerment, and community growth.

Newark, NJ · 1d

Gothamist

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Amtrak's Penn Station plan could funnel taxpayer money to new venue for James Dolan

The Trump administration is moving ahead with a new design for Penn Station. The federal government's plan to rebuild Penn Station would require the purchase of a theater attached to the west side of Madison Square Garden. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 4d

architecturaldigest.com

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Billy Joel at Home: 10 Photos of the Piano Man Through the Decades

For Billy Joel, New York is more than just a place. It’s an inextricable part of what makes the singer who he is. “My speech patterns are New York. The music that I like, it was all New York–based. That’s what I think of when I think of home,” he said in his 2025 HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes. “It’s my roots.”

New York, NY · 6d

CBS News

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Hip-hop feud heats up New York governor's race

New York · 12d

radioworld.com

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New York State Broadcasters Association Inducts Seven Into Hall of Fame

The New York State Broadcasters Association inducted seven radio and TV personalities into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony Thursday at the Rainbow Room in New York City. The Class of 2026 spans major-market news operations and regional community stations across the Empire State. “From the biggest stage in...

New York · 18d

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25 Famous Comedians You Didn’t Know Were From Upstate New York

New York City has long been one of America’s great comedy capitals, from earlier vaudeville theaters to Manhattan’s stand-up clubs and television studios. But some of the people who helped define American comedy came from places well beyond the five boroughs. Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, Jamestown, Saratoga Springs, and the smaller towns of Upstate New York have their own connections to late-night television, sketch comedy, sitcoms, stand-up, and comic writing.

New York · 27d

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25 Historic Hudson Valley Estates and Mansions With Remarkable Stories

The Hudson Valley has been home to some of New York’s most remarkable country houses for more than three centuries. Long before the Gilded Age brought railroad fortunes, elaborate gardens, and grand weekend retreats to the river, colonial landowning families were establishing farms, trading centers, and estates along its banks. The Hudson was both a transportation route and a source of wealth. Land, agriculture, river commerce, and the labor of enslaved people and tenant farmers helped sustain the households that later became known for their imposing mansions.

New York, NY · 27d